Nutrition Educator - EFNEP Escambia County

University of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida EFNEP Escambia County Extension is seeking an Extension Program Assistant to promote nutrition education, recruit participants, and build community partnerships across Pensacola and surrounding areas.

You will deliver learner-centered lessons, track attendance and outcomes, coordinate materials, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while traveling locally and occasionally overnight for statewide trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable daily transportation.
• Criminal Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes EFNEP and recruits eligible youth and adult participants through community outreach and partnerships.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community organizations to coordinate nutrition education programs, communicate program expectations, and support participant success.
• Deliver engaging, learner-centered, nutrition education using approved curricula responsive to age, culture, language, literacy level, and learning needs.
• Collects required participant information and administers evaluation tools to measure program participation and outcomes.
• Connects participants with Extension programs and public assistance programs, including SNAP.
• Represents EFNEP at health fairs, community events, and outreach activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Classification Title

Extension Program Ast

Classification Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Program Delivery

Promotes EFNEP and recruits eligible youth and adult participants through community outreach and partnerships.

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community organizations to coordinate nutrition education programs, communicate program expectations, and support participant success.

Deliver engaging, learner-centered, nutrition education using approved, evidence-based curricula that are responsive to participants’ age, culture, language, literacy level, and learning needs. Delivers instruction through a structured curriculum consisting of a minimum of six lessons for each participant group to promote lasting behavior change.

Collects required participant information and administers approved evaluation tools to measure program participation, knowledge gain, and behavior change while maintaining participant confidentiality.

Connects participants with Extension programs, community resources, and public assistance programs, including SNAP, when appropriate.

Represents EFNEP at health fairs, community events, and outreach activities to increase program awareness, strengthen partnerships, and recruit participants.

Planning

Plans and coordinates nutrition education programs by scheduling classes with community partners, organizing instructional materials, supplies and equipment, and ensuring classroom logistics support successful program delivery. Adapts activities to meet participant needs while maintaining fidelity to approved curricula and compliance with program requirements.

Training

Participates in orientation, required trainings, and ongoing professional development to strengthen nutrition knowledge, teaching practices, cultural responsiveness, technology skills, and program implementation. Applies supervisor feedback and new learning to improve program quality and participant outcomes.

Travel

Travels throughout the assigned county to conduct nutrition education programs, recruit participants, and participate in required meetings and trainings. Occasional overnight travel is required for annual statewide training.

Reporting

Maintains accurate and timely participant, program, travel, and administrative records in accordance with University, EFNEP, and USDA NIFA requirements. Submits required reports and documentation by established deadlines and protects participant confidentiality. Other duties as assigned.

Nutrition Educator will achieve and maintain food safety certification (SafeStaff).

Normal work schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Required work on nights and weekends when assigned due to the nature of the program.

Criminal Background check required.

Attachment: EFNEP Core Values.pdf

Expected Salary

$19.20 per hour

The University of Florida offers highly competitive benefits and retirement options, generous leave plans, a health and wellness program that reflects its commitment to qualify of work, and many more competitive perks and rewards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable daily transportation

Preferred

• Background in nutrition, and health education, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate group learning
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to work with adults and youth in the community
• Knowledge of local community and its available resources
• Experience with food preparation, cooking demonstrations, or food safety
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable speaking with individuals and groups in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Ability to lift and carry teaching materials and/or supplies weighing up to 45 pounds. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors while delivering lessons.

This is a time-limited, grant funded position in EFNEP Escambia County Extension at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment, FL 32533.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No